City · Texas
Lakeway, Texas
Lakeway, city, in Travis County, Texas. Lakeway had 19,027 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 19,189 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,307 (±67). GEOID 4840984.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,027
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,189 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,307 ±67
Median household income
$190,060
±$14,514 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$841,300
±$48,099 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$2,981
±$690 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Lakeway and what county is it in?
Lakeway is a city in Travis County, Texas. It covers 12.9 square miles of land, 1,491 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lakeway is in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lakeway, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,027 people lived in Lakeway on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 19,189 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,307 (±67).
| Measure | Lakeway | Travis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,307 ±67 | 1,330,015 | +4,169 |
| Households | 7,831 ±294 | 583,747 | +1,788 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.09 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,561 ±313 | 618,236 | +1,919 |
Lakeway's population since 2000
From 8,002 in 2000 to 19,027 in 2025: up 137.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lakeway as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lakeway?
The median resident of Lakeway is 49.8 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.8%. 9.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lakeway | Travis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.8 ±1.2 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% ±1.9 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.0% ±2.5 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±2.0 pts | 51.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.8% ±2.3 pts | 32.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.1% ±3.6 pts | 46.9% | −6.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±2.0 pts | 7.8% | +3.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±1.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.5% ±2.2 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.1% ±2.9 pts | 30.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±1.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| With a disability | 9.2% ±1.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.0% ±0.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 74.0% ±3.6 pts | 56.6% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.1% ±3.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.1% ±4.1 pts | 81.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±2.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lakeway earn?
Half of Lakeway's 7,831 households earn less than $190,060 a year (±$14,514), against $99,611 in Travis County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $163,558 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $26,502 after inflation. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lakeway | Travis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $190,060 ±$14,514 | $99,611 | +$26,502 |
| Mean household income | $262,445 ±$26,677 | $143,001 | – |
| Per capita income | $106,890 ±$10,351 | $62,607 | +$21,866 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.5% ±1.2 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% ±0.4 pts | 98.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.0% ±0.8 pts | 94.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lakeway?
Owners occupy 86.3% of Lakeway's occupied homes and renters 13.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $841,300 by its owner (±$48,099). The median renter pays $2,981 a month including utilities, and 41.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lakeway | Travis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $841,300 ±$48,099 | $523,000 | +$259,551 |
| Median gross rent | $2,981 ±$690 | $1,744 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.4% ±13.6 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,624 ±$229 | $2,634 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.3% ±3.7 pts | 52.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.7% ±3.7 pts | 47.9% | – |
| Housing units | 8,561 ±313 | 618,236 | +1,919 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 18.7% ±11.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.5% ±3.6 pts | 51.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.4% ±2.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 30.5% ±4.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lakeway building?
Builders took permits for 54 new housing units in Lakeway in 2025 (54 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lakeway work and get to work?
43.1% of Lakeway's workers drive alone and 50.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Lakeway | Travis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9% ±3.5 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±1.7 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 43.1% ±4.9 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 50.2% ±5.3 pts | 30.2% | +28.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.8 min ±3.6 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lakeway?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Lakeway, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $168,964 (Tract 336) to $250,000 or more (Tract 354).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 354Travis County | 6,334 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 331Travis County | 4,405 | $181,875 |
| Tract 336Travis County | 4,084 | $168,964 |
| Tract 369Travis County | 4,180 | $157,159 |
| Tract 315Travis County | 7,478 | $108,343 |
| Tract 370Travis County | 5,597 | $98,682 |
| Tract 340Travis County | 6,876 | $181,625 |
| Tract 314Travis County | 4,925 | $86,036 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lakeway) · Census block assignment files
How does Lakeway compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lakeway is the 2,017th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 163rd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Lakeway ranks 27th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 163rd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 628th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 317th | 979 |
| Median household income | 27th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 18th | 978 |
| Median home value | 23rd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 11th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 705th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st | 877 |
| Median age | 70th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 164th | 973 |
| Work from home | 1st | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 333rd | 976 |
Lakeway's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Lakeway with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lakeway?
12 of the 57 figures for Lakeway on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lakeway are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lakeway.